30"x 40" acrylic on canvas. sorry... new camera, still having trouble with the software... better pics coming VERY soon... (The Black Series No.2)the concept is pretty simple regarding the series... this is my reaction to my self obsession during the process of the product series... the constant self examination required for the particular project leaves me feeling disgusted with myself for thinking about ME and MY thoughts and MY feelings, just spending all of MY waking minutes thinking about MYself and MY life... this series is to balance me back out, so the product series isn't tainted (since the product series is meant to tell a story that just simply IS, not my feelings surrounding the story, at least not yet)... in the black series i wanted to show the shadow consuming its subject, with the idea of the shadow being our true selves, the little secrets we keep the little details about us that noone else knows,(i could go on for awhile here but i'll stop, perhaps full details will be on my website)and of course the subjects reflect myself, this piece in particular was to reflect on the relief this series gives me...
19 Comments
Jarmila Sabo 24 Jun 2010
Fantastic work!Jessica Barton 21 Jun 2008
I wish I could do stuff like thisRudy Rodriguez 15 Mar 2008
Beautiful work... took one look at it.. and I'm hooked... love the contrast...on fire brotha... love it.Anonymous Guest 17 Dec 2006
Very good work...like black & white...good edgy style. Keep up the awesomework. Janet Smith/Omaha, NEAnonymous Guest 30 Aug 2006
love itJosh Werner 13 Aug 2006
Very interesting piece, I like the hard lines and sharp contrastjesi evans 11 Aug 2006
This is classically edgy, like a rebel without a causeLeo Da 27 Jul 2006
nice work.jessica torrant 27 Jul 2006
You've connected to your very own expression and everything you touch turns to gold - or shall I say black and white magic. I'm in awe....Femi Johnson 24 Jul 2006
super KOOL Derekbianca thomas 24 Jul 2006
this art is just stunning...Emily Reed 24 Jul 2006
How rEally coOl ! ! !Lyuba Zahova 24 Jul 2006
I love the face expression, it looks so addictedSean Connolly 24 Jul 2006
very well rendered derek. tom waits for no man.Penny Myers 24 Jul 2006
Fantastic work. Love the smoke.Olga van Dijk 24 Jul 2006
==I LIKE IT QUITYE A BIT! SMOKING IS BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH THOUGH....==Loredana 24 Jul 2006
OUTSTANDING ARTWORK BEAUTIFULLY COMPOSEDJean M. Laffitau 24 Jul 2006
Wow! Fantastic painting Derek!! Excellent!!cynthia berridge 24 Jul 2006
stunning art work